Authorities seek answer on burned dog in Coatesville
Chester County SPCA’s Humane Society Police officer, Kelsey Beam inspects a Coatesville dumpster where the charred body of a dog was discovered this week.
COATESVILLE — Local authorities want to know who left the charred remains of a dog in a city dumpster this week.
The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) said Thursday that it is currently seeking information with regard to the burned body of a dog found...
KHS’ Brown continues impressive junior golf achievements
Named 2015 GAP Williamson Cup team member, places in top 25% at a national championships
Editor’s note: This article is follow-up to the original Times story featuring Kennett High golfer Evan Brown. To read the original article, and learn more about Evan and his accomplishments, please click on the following link https://chescotimes.com/?p=10934
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT...
On Stage: Howard Jones looks to go beyond pop
Also; Ex-Byrd still flies; Ruder Than You at The Flash for Strummer Foundation
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
80s Pop icon Howard Jones plays a pair of local dates, Thursday in Wilmington and Monday in Sellersville.
Howard Jones, a New Wave icon who was one of the forefathers of synth-pop, is currently touring in America and treating his stateside fans to three completely different shows.
Jones,...
Art Watch: Art is happening everywhere in Chester County
While some places get a lot of attention, don’t overlook Oxford, Phoenixville and Coatesville
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
What everybody needs to know about the Chester County Art Scene is that the arts are not just centered around Chadds Ford, Kennett Square and West Chester, but also flourishing in less heralded places such as Phoenixville, Oxford and Coatesville.
In Phoenixville,...
On Your Table: Top food trucks at Chaddsford Winery
Some of the region’s top food trucks to compete this weekend
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Sophia Mamalis and son George offer outstanding crabcakes from their food truck Rigatoni’s Mobile Crab Cakes
Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Chaddsford Winery’s “Back to Back” competition among 14 different food trucks, which will be held again this coming weekend...
UCFSD, teachers head to fact finding, Aug. 25
32 new teachers hired, buildings readied for start of school year
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Board President Vic Dupuis began Monday night’s regular meeting by announcing a Fact Finding Hearing for teacher contract negotiations will be held on Tuesday, August 25, as 32 new teachers begin their three-day induction before...
CASD approves service contracts, hires principals
Taschner to forego raise for 2015-16 school year
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Jason Palaia gave a presentation to the school board and the public, outlining the process of hiring a new company for therapy and nursing services.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education held its monthly committee meeting, followed by a special board meeting last Tuesday where...
The joy of unrealistic reality shows
My husband and I watch completely different, yet equally frightening shows
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My husband and I share many common interests, which is the key to any successful relationship, in my opinion. However, when it comes to our preference in TV programs, we do not see eye to eye. As everyone who reads my column on a regular basis knows, I am addicted to reality television....
On Your Table: From the husk to the grill
If you grill it, it will come…
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Add a little spice to your summer meals by grilling your corn instead of steaming it. Using different methods of preparation, you can unlock different flavors and textures in the late summer staple.
All the farm markets are offering fresh corn right now and there are so many ways to prepare it. Of course everyone...
What To Do: Get back to nature with Meadow Days
Plus: live music, helicopters, festivals and even more on busy summer schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Meadow Days at Longwood Gardens offers more than three miles of walking trails, during three weekend programs, starting this weekend.
One of the top summertime attractions in the Brandywine Valley is the annual “Fireworks and Fountains” events at Longwood Gardens (US-1, Kennett...
